booklvrkat's review
4.0
Make Damn Sure you read this book. The author is not wrong that Declan Rust is the perfect book "boyfriend" material. Although I'm a Winter fan, this story was amazing.
Declan Rust has waited 10 years for his perfect girl, Nyx. But that wait wasn't easy. Watching Nyx strut about in the "human" world doing all types of things that every girl would love to do. Watching from afar made him realize that to catch his girl he was going to have to be every girls dream guy. What he accomplishes in his wait will amaze.
Nyx has searched for years for the perfect guy that got away. No one has ever cracked her inner shell like the guy years ago. Granted she was 16.
Romance aside, this book made me want to sit down with a good cup of tea and just snuggle with Nyx and Declan. The magic of their "fay-ness" made me swoon.
Declan Rust has waited 10 years for his perfect girl, Nyx. But that wait wasn't easy. Watching Nyx strut about in the "human" world doing all types of things that every girl would love to do. Watching from afar made him realize that to catch his girl he was going to have to be every girls dream guy. What he accomplishes in his wait will amaze.
Nyx has searched for years for the perfect guy that got away. No one has ever cracked her inner shell like the guy years ago. Granted she was 16.
Romance aside, this book made me want to sit down with a good cup of tea and just snuggle with Nyx and Declan. The magic of their "fay-ness" made me swoon.
bookwormlala's review
3.0
Wasn't as great as the other reviews said
Wasn't as great as the other reviews said
**POSSIBLE SPOILERS**First of all, nowhere in the blurb or the other reviews did it mention anything about this being a paranormal story about the Fey. Rust was betrothed to Nyx from birth. He watched her since he realized it and eventually noticed how lonely she was. So, on the night of her 16th birthday he took her virginity even though he wasn't supposed to have contact with her until she turned 18. As punishment, he had to spend the nex 10 years celibate with no contact with Nyx. Meanwhile Nyx sleeps around searching for the feeling she found with her first.
To me this book was just ok. I didn't know it was paranormal, but that was fine, just unexpected. And the blurb mentioned a rock band, so I thought there was going to be more emphasis in that. Instead the emphasis was on the Fey and their powers.
I haven't read the other books, so I was a bit confused since events from the other stories were mentioned, but no details or explanations were given. I didn't like how promiscuous Nyx was, but I don't like promiscuity in any characters including how Rust slept with over 100 women in 2 years. Which brings me to another point, I hate how their numbers were put out there. I would have liked the author to leave it to our imagination.
The sex was ok, a lot of dirty talk, but nothing worth mentioning. Overall the book was ok. It needed a little more editing since some sentences didn't make sense and incorrect words were used. The devotion from Rust was awesome, though. I don't halve any interest in reading anymore in this series, but the book was ok.
Wasn't as great as the other reviews said
**POSSIBLE SPOILERS**First of all, nowhere in the blurb or the other reviews did it mention anything about this being a paranormal story about the Fey. Rust was betrothed to Nyx from birth. He watched her since he realized it and eventually noticed how lonely she was. So, on the night of her 16th birthday he took her virginity even though he wasn't supposed to have contact with her until she turned 18. As punishment, he had to spend the nex 10 years celibate with no contact with Nyx. Meanwhile Nyx sleeps around searching for the feeling she found with her first.
To me this book was just ok. I didn't know it was paranormal, but that was fine, just unexpected. And the blurb mentioned a rock band, so I thought there was going to be more emphasis in that. Instead the emphasis was on the Fey and their powers.
I haven't read the other books, so I was a bit confused since events from the other stories were mentioned, but no details or explanations were given. I didn't like how promiscuous Nyx was, but I don't like promiscuity in any characters including how Rust slept with over 100 women in 2 years. Which brings me to another point, I hate how their numbers were put out there. I would have liked the author to leave it to our imagination.
The sex was ok, a lot of dirty talk, but nothing worth mentioning. Overall the book was ok. It needed a little more editing since some sentences didn't make sense and incorrect words were used. The devotion from Rust was awesome, though. I don't halve any interest in reading anymore in this series, but the book was ok.
aquariandancer's review
5.0
Thirteen Shades of Red Book Three.
When she was sixteen, Nyx was seduced and dumped in one night by a mysterious man. She hasn't stopped looking for him, but when she finds him she cannot forget his previous treatment. Rusty was punished for his impulsive actions with banishment from his intended mate for ten years. Producing the new album for Shades, Rusty is in the perfect position to get close to Nyx and make up for his past mistake.
Audio Review:
Joshua Macrae works wonders for the Shades series. He becomes the characters and doesn't overdo the voices. His female narration is, thankfully, not a high imitation of a woman's voice.
If you're looking for Nyx's story, this is the book for you!
When she was sixteen, Nyx was seduced and dumped in one night by a mysterious man. She hasn't stopped looking for him, but when she finds him she cannot forget his previous treatment. Rusty was punished for his impulsive actions with banishment from his intended mate for ten years. Producing the new album for Shades, Rusty is in the perfect position to get close to Nyx and make up for his past mistake.
Audio Review:
Joshua Macrae works wonders for the Shades series. He becomes the characters and doesn't overdo the voices. His female narration is, thankfully, not a high imitation of a woman's voice.
If you're looking for Nyx's story, this is the book for you!
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